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The Cracks Story/photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) I had a chance to return to “The Cracks” a few days ago to shoot some better pictures of a very nice Sea Arch, that like so many others along our … Continue reading →

Images/Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL October 12, 1909 THE INSIDER Tells of the Passing of the Historic Stage Line Between San Mateo and Pescadero, Which Was Made Unprofitable by Railroad Competition After Less Then … Continue reading →

Tafoni: Miniature Natural Wonders Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, In a recent posting I referred to the new website, Tafoni.com, which is dedicated to the minor natural wonders, tafoni, for which the Coastside is ground zero. Although, tafoni … Continue reading →

Tafoni: Miniature Natural Wonders Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, In a recent posting I referred to the new website, Tafoni.com, which is dedicated to the minor natural wonders, tafoni, for which the Coastside is ground zero. Although, tafoni are found … Continue reading →

Hi June, This is an article from “The San Francisco Call,” from January 11, 1900. I had never previously heard mention about this cannon, but will start asking around. From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) PESCADERO’S PET CANNON STOLEN January 11, … Continue reading →

By June Morrall Email June ([email protected]) 1893-94 Loren Coburn was overseeing construction of his hotel overlooking Pebble Beach. As with any big construction project, there were many after thoughts, and despite Loren’s reputation for frugality, he opened his wallet wide … Continue reading →

Big Wave Spot Story/Phots by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Meg and I went out to the coast on Sunday, partly to check out the big waves that were hitting our local shores. With Saturday’s news of two more drownings … Continue reading →

[Image below. Levy Brothers brick building in Half Moon Bay was destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.]   From the pages of the 1891 Coast Advocate, both Levy Bros & Williamson advertise their general stores, side-by-side. At … Continue reading →

The Coburn Mystery, Chapter 59 By June Morrall September 1893 Pebble Beach was “set free” by a vote of the California legislature, recognizing the beach as “Pescadero’s inheritance,” a welcome addition to the county park system. Certainly the villagers hoped … Continue reading →